My wife pronounces it three different ways, each of which she can support. I pronounce it one, but other than that it’s the way I’ve heard it I can’t support my pronunciation even after some searches. What’s yours and why?

  • AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    If it’s in a Greek or ancient Latin context I pronounce it with a hard C, but if it’s a general English context I pronounce it with a soft C.

    I’m not sure what the third way would be.

    • futatorius@lemm.ee
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      The third way would be a difference in how the diphthong is pronounced: “-aur” or “-ower.”